Engineering Planner - Manufacturing

Morrisons; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Planner at a leading manufacturing site. This role is crucial for ensuring that engineers have the right tools and equipment to maintain high operational efficiency. You will be responsible for creating and managing maintenance plans, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing the effectiveness of maintenance activities. With a collaborative team culture and opportunities for career progression, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and discounts, while contributing to a company that values quality and innovation in food production.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% store discount

10% discount via More Card

Career progression opportunities

Subsidized staff canteen

Free parking

Market-leading pension

Healthcare benefits

MyPerks discounts

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing engineering planning processes.
• Knowledge of CMMS and PPM systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver weekly maintenance plans.
• Manage CMMS data and drive continuous improvement.
• Handle administrative tasks within the Engineering department.

Skills

Engineering Planning

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)

Inventory Control

Resource Optimization

Education

Experience in Manufacturing or FMCG

Tools

Oracle

Job description

We have a fantastic job opportunity for an Engineering Planner to join our manufacturing site at Rathbones Manufacturing Site, Wakefield. You will report to the Site Engineering Manager. An operation of this size requires constant attention, and it's the responsibility of our Engineering Planners to ensure our engineers have the right tools and equipment to keep our machines running at full capacity. The role involves overseeing work planning and control across all assets within the site boundary, including utilities and infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities

1. The preparation, communication, and delivery of a weekly maintenance plan, ensuring efficient utilization of technical resources (internal labor and external contracts) to keep assets ready for production.
2. Leading long-term planning aligned with production needs to optimize resource use.
3. Managing CMMS master data and acting as a CMMS super user, including training colleagues, analyzing performance data to drive continuous improvement, and enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance activities.
4. Handling administrative tasks within the Engineering department, such as inventory control, contractor management, raising purchase orders within Oracle, and managing engineering documents.

About You

• Experience working in manufacturing, FMCG, or similar fast-paced, commercially focused environments.
• Experience in establishing and managing engineering planning processes and reports, including defining weekly activity plans with known resources, skills, and materials.
• A proactive, can-do attitude towards work.
• A calm demeanor and ability to engage positively with production teams to facilitate equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) systems and experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

What We Offer

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
• 15% discount in our stores from day one.
• Additional 10% discount via More Card for friends or family.
• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• Subsidized staff canteen.
• Free parking.
• Market-leading pension and life assurance schemes.
• Healthcare and well-being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP.
• Morrisons MyPerks discounts at high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more.
• Long Service Awards.
• Optional payroll charity donations.
• Enhanced family, maternity, and parental leave.

About Us

At Myton Food Group, we pride ourselves on a welcoming environment. We are part of Morrisons Supermarkets and are proud to be British farming’s biggest direct customer, working with highly valued suppliers. With 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, we produce a wide range of food products, including meats, fish, pies, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and bread.

We stand out in the food manufacturing industry not only for our quality products but also for our collaborative team culture and strong supply chain partnerships. Learn more about us at our website.